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YVR → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range and the rugged wilderness of the Sawtooth Mountains, culminating in a spectacular view of the Wasatch Range upon arrival.
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Mount Baker
Visible shortly after takeoff from YVR, this massive glaciated volcano dominates the horizon to the southeast.
Cascade Volcanoes
Distant but clear views of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, and Mount St. Helens as you traverse Washington state.
Sawtooth National Forest
Jagged, alpine scenery of central Idaho featuring sharp granite peaks and hidden mountain lakes.
Wasatch Range
A close-up view of the towering mountains that border the Salt Lake Valley during the final descent.
Book a morning flight for the best lighting on the mountain peaks. Ensure you sit away from the wing to fully capture the vertical scale of the Cascades. On clear days, the succession of volcanoes is visible for hundreds of miles.
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Puget Sound
Beautiful views of the intricate waterways, islands, and coastal inlets near Seattle and Tacoma.
Snake River Plain
The landscape transitions into the high desert of Idaho, showing the winding Snake River and volcanic basalt flows.
Great Salt Lake
The massive expanse of the lake is most visible on this side, showing striking turquoise and pink hues due to minerals.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake, known for its desert landscape and unique shoreline reflections.
The approach into SLC is the star of the show for the right side. As the plane banks for landing, you'll get an unparalleled perspective of the Great Salt Lake's vastness and the unique salt flats. Afternoon flights offer warm, golden-hour light over the desert.
Book Hotels in Salt Lake CityDistance: 1,282 km (797 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: International
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